Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the impact on UK industry of increased divergence between EU and UK chemicals regulation.

The UK is committed to a modern and effective system for the regulation of chemicals, based on the best scientific advice, that effectively protects both people and our environment.

We will continue to engage closely with industry and monitor impacts on businesses and supply chains.